(2 minute read) Along with the renewed definition of ‘flexible working conditions’, we need to give thought to creating a workplace which attracts and retains the right talent. This rethink of the modern workplace is essential if companies are to remain relevant and attractive in an ever-competitive employment market....
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(1 minute read) Is your team or organisation supportive and accepting of individuals of all backgrounds? Are you conscious of the potential impact any pre-existing bias (whether conscious or unconscious) may have on your ability to strengthen and deepen your talent pool? Teams and organisations with more ‘modern’ recruitment...
(1 minute read) Recent research findings from Thomas International has identified, ‘76% of HR decision-makers believe they have less than two years to evolve their Talent Culture before they start suffering competitive or financial consequences.’ (The Talent Time Bomb Research Report, Thomas, 2022) Therefore, the ongoing quest to find...
(2 minute read) In addition to the ongoing challenge of attracting and retaining talent in a competitive recruitment market, employers are also faced with engaging with prospective employees who are looking at their career through a modified lens. Changing career path or aspirations seems to be more common now...
(1 minute read) Isn’t it interesting, how some people seem to remain engaged in their work, while others appear disconnected? While some team members are growing and developing, there can be others who seem to be going-through-the-motions. Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi, a Hungarian born Psychologist, introduced a model which may help...
(1 minute read) Late in 2021, as workforce uncertainty was nearing another peak, there were mutterings, online chatter, and debate over what was being professed as The Great Resignation. Some new-age business prophets were predicting that up to 25% of the workforce was looking to change their type or...
(2 minute read) “People are not your most important asset. The right people are.” (Jim Collins) The phrase ‘War for Talent’, was first attributed to Steven Hankin of the McKinsey Group, back in 1997. Ever since this period, there is a global hunt taking place to attract and secure...